Emergency Landing Near La Paz-El Alto Airport

No fatalities • La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft performing its final approach to La Paz-El Alto Airport was forced into an emergency landing, resulting in a crash in a nearby field.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight toward La Paz-El Alto Airport, the flight crew encountered circumstances that necessitated an immediate emergency landing. Unable to reach the runway, the aircraft impacted a field located just short of the runway threshold.

Following the impact, the aircraft came to a complete stop in the terrain. Despite the force of the crash landing, there were no fatalities and no injuries were reported among those on board.

Findings

The provided information does not specify the exact technical reason for the emergency, but it is confirmed that the crew was forced to deviate from the intended approach path prior to reaching the threshold.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-10-22 Convair CV-440 Metropolitan accident near La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia?

An aircraft performing its final approach to La Paz-El Alto Airport was forced into an emergency landing, resulting in a crash in a nearby field.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-10-22 Convair CV-440 Metropolitan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-10-22 involved a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan, registration TAM-46, operated by TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano, at La Paz-El Alto, Bolivia.

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